How far is Des Moines, IA, from Castlegar?
The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1276 miles / 2053 kilometers / 1109 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1606 miles / 2584 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 2 minutes.
West Kootenay Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Castlegar to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Castlegar to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1275.866 miles
- 2053.308 kilometers
- 1108.697 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1273.027 miles
- 2048.739 kilometers
- 1106.230 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Castlegar to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Castlegar and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Castlegar to Des Moines generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Castlegar to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | West Kootenay Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Castlegar |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YCG |
| ICAO Code: | CYCG |
| Coordinates: | 49°17′47″N, 117°37′55″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |